Omicron patient in Delhi got infected despite being fully vaccinated, shows mild symptoms

"The Tanzania returnee experienced a sore throat, weakness and body ache," said the doctor.

New Delhi: The Tanzania returnee, who tested positive for COVID-19 Omicron variant, has mild symptoms as he had taken both doses of the vaccine, informed Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Kumar said, "The Tanzania returnee experienced a sore throat, weakness and body ache. His contact tracing is being done. He had taken both doses of COVID-19 vaccine due to which he had mild symptoms."

He further informed that a total of 23 patients who come from abroad are presently admitted at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, which is the designated centre for Omicron treatment.